Nyingchi is beautiful in all four seasons.One can enjoy spring outings,tastefruits,camp bythewaterin summer,hike and climb mountainstoappreciate snow-capped peaks in the fall,or soak in hot springsand savor stone pot ...Nyingchi is beautiful in all four seasons.One can enjoy spring outings,tastefruits,camp bythewaterin summer,hike and climb mountainstoappreciate snow-capped peaks in the fall,or soak in hot springsand savor stone pot chicken in winter.Nyingchi is full of scenic landscapes,withan atmosphere of poetic romance.展开更多
If you drive along the winding National Highway 318 for two hours,cross the Mon La Pass at an altitude of 4,742 meters,and keep heading south,past the Lhulang Town,Nyingchi City,surrounded by lush forests,you will arr...If you drive along the winding National Highway 318 for two hours,cross the Mon La Pass at an altitude of 4,742 meters,and keep heading south,past the Lhulang Town,Nyingchi City,surrounded by lush forests,you will arrive at Tashigang Village.From 2017 to 2023,I visited Tashigang three times,witnessing its steady development driven by the national strategy of rural revitalization.展开更多
The night falls late in Xizang Autonomous Region.In summer,the sun still scorches even at seven or eight in the evening.Ma Dan,a performing arts teacher with Shannan No.1 Middle School,was training 40 Tibetan students...The night falls late in Xizang Autonomous Region.In summer,the sun still scorches even at seven or eight in the evening.Ma Dan,a performing arts teacher with Shannan No.1 Middle School,was training 40 Tibetan students of the Kelsang Metok Cheerleading team.They sweated profusely as they danced on the playground.展开更多
Tibetan handmade pottery craftsmanship has a long history and unique characteristics.It is an important part of traditional Tibetan culture.Pottery plays a key role in people’s daily lives and is popular among people...Tibetan handmade pottery craftsmanship has a long history and unique characteristics.It is an important part of traditional Tibetan culture.Pottery plays a key role in people’s daily lives and is popular among people in the Xizang Autonomous Region.展开更多
Dawn has arrived.Dozens of horses are grazing leisurely at the foot of Tashi Tseri Hill in the Tibet Autonomous Region’s Lhoka City.Atop the mountain is Yumbulagang Palace,the oldest palace in Tibet.Most horse owners...Dawn has arrived.Dozens of horses are grazing leisurely at the foot of Tashi Tseri Hill in the Tibet Autonomous Region’s Lhoka City.Atop the mountain is Yumbulagang Palace,the oldest palace in Tibet.Most horse owners,who live off leading horses for tourists,are either chatting or throwing dice outside a teahouse nearby.Upon seeing us,some come over.I pick a white horse with a colorful woolen saddle.What a steed!展开更多
The ancient Guge kingdom collapsed in the 1630s after lasting for 700 years in what is today’s Ngari of Tibet Autonomous Region.Its capital,without any king,now stands alone on the western part of the plateau.The emp...The ancient Guge kingdom collapsed in the 1630s after lasting for 700 years in what is today’s Ngari of Tibet Autonomous Region.Its capital,without any king,now stands alone on the western part of the plateau.The empty city was left todecay at the mercy of the weather throughout the past three centuries.展开更多
Driving along G219,we entered Ngari Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region,a vast land full of rivers,lakes,and towering mountains.A pyramid-shaped peak could be seen standing out among its companions-Gang Rinpoche...Driving along G219,we entered Ngari Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region,a vast land full of rivers,lakes,and towering mountains.A pyramid-shaped peak could be seen standing out among its companions-Gang Rinpoche,the holy mountain also known as Mount Kailas.Gangsa,a village with an average altitude of 4,600 meters,lies at the foot.Thanks to its proximity to the holy mountain,this farming village in Parga Township,Burang County,is now on the tourist map,known far and wide.展开更多
For many senior Tibetans,before Tibet was peacefully liberated in 1951,Lhasa was a place full of misery,i but for those who have grown up in Tibet after its peaceful liberation,like a Gen Zer,Tenzin Wangyel,Lhasa has ...For many senior Tibetans,before Tibet was peacefully liberated in 1951,Lhasa was a place full of misery,i but for those who have grown up in Tibet after its peaceful liberation,like a Gen Zer,Tenzin Wangyel,Lhasa has been a happy,colorful place.To the 22-year-old,Lhasa is"an open and inclusive city."展开更多
文摘Nyingchi is beautiful in all four seasons.One can enjoy spring outings,tastefruits,camp bythewaterin summer,hike and climb mountainstoappreciate snow-capped peaks in the fall,or soak in hot springsand savor stone pot chicken in winter.Nyingchi is full of scenic landscapes,withan atmosphere of poetic romance.
文摘If you drive along the winding National Highway 318 for two hours,cross the Mon La Pass at an altitude of 4,742 meters,and keep heading south,past the Lhulang Town,Nyingchi City,surrounded by lush forests,you will arrive at Tashigang Village.From 2017 to 2023,I visited Tashigang three times,witnessing its steady development driven by the national strategy of rural revitalization.
文摘The night falls late in Xizang Autonomous Region.In summer,the sun still scorches even at seven or eight in the evening.Ma Dan,a performing arts teacher with Shannan No.1 Middle School,was training 40 Tibetan students of the Kelsang Metok Cheerleading team.They sweated profusely as they danced on the playground.
文摘Tibetan handmade pottery craftsmanship has a long history and unique characteristics.It is an important part of traditional Tibetan culture.Pottery plays a key role in people’s daily lives and is popular among people in the Xizang Autonomous Region.
文摘Dawn has arrived.Dozens of horses are grazing leisurely at the foot of Tashi Tseri Hill in the Tibet Autonomous Region’s Lhoka City.Atop the mountain is Yumbulagang Palace,the oldest palace in Tibet.Most horse owners,who live off leading horses for tourists,are either chatting or throwing dice outside a teahouse nearby.Upon seeing us,some come over.I pick a white horse with a colorful woolen saddle.What a steed!
文摘The ancient Guge kingdom collapsed in the 1630s after lasting for 700 years in what is today’s Ngari of Tibet Autonomous Region.Its capital,without any king,now stands alone on the western part of the plateau.The empty city was left todecay at the mercy of the weather throughout the past three centuries.
文摘Driving along G219,we entered Ngari Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region,a vast land full of rivers,lakes,and towering mountains.A pyramid-shaped peak could be seen standing out among its companions-Gang Rinpoche,the holy mountain also known as Mount Kailas.Gangsa,a village with an average altitude of 4,600 meters,lies at the foot.Thanks to its proximity to the holy mountain,this farming village in Parga Township,Burang County,is now on the tourist map,known far and wide.
文摘For many senior Tibetans,before Tibet was peacefully liberated in 1951,Lhasa was a place full of misery,i but for those who have grown up in Tibet after its peaceful liberation,like a Gen Zer,Tenzin Wangyel,Lhasa has been a happy,colorful place.To the 22-year-old,Lhasa is"an open and inclusive city."
